30 community ratings

Charles of the Ritz (Perfume)

1977WomenClassic

8.5/ 10

Community score
30 ratings

Charles of the Ritz Charles of the Ritz (Perfume) is a feminine scent that sets rose, jasmine and tuberose over a sweet vanilla, amber and benzoin base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.

How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Leathery

What does Charles of the Ritz (Perfume) smell like?

It opens bright with lemon, bergamot and aldehydes, while pineapple and orange blossom add a fruity sweetness. The heart is floral, led by rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose, with lilac and iris softening it. The base builds a woody, resinous chypre ground from vetiver, cedar and labdanum; cinnamon brings a touch of spice, and musk and vanilla add warmth.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead, while office use is the least voted. Most see it as feminine and classic. Guy Laroche Clandestine and Rochas Femme have a close profile.